BOEING 737-300 (N623SW)

Climbing away from Reno Tahoe International, SWQ's N623SW passes between my photo position on Rattlesnake Mountain and downtown Reno as it begins a "passenger delayed*" flight to San Antonio (KSAT).

* N623SW's departure from KRNO was delayed after it had pushed back from the gate and was taxiing to Runway 16R by a passenger who decided to use the restroom. The aircraft was forced to stop on the terminal apron blocking the entrance to the alley. A just-arrived Mesa Airlines flight which had been directed to give way to the Swift flight so it could exit the alley was then forced to hold on Alpha taxiway. It took the passenger about 5 minutes to complete his / her "business" and return to her / his seat. As I stood at the top of Rattlesnake Mountain listening to this rather unusual activity being explained to the tower and the Mesa pilots, I found myself wondering how that particular passenger felt as the entire planeload of SWQ passengers watched him / her returning to her / his seat ... all refreshed and ready to eat some peanuts.
In actuality, there are several valid reasons why a passenger might suddenly find himself / herself in a situation requiring immediate access to a restroom. Hey, we've all either 'been there' or come da-n close to being there. (Wave)